Second Grade Museum Trip

Last Friday morning, our second grade class set off on an exciting adventure to the Grand Rapids Public Museum! The day was filled with discovery, learning, and wide-eyed wonder as we explored the Grand Rapids Then and Now exhibit with the help of a knowledgeable museum guide.

As we walked through the exhibit, students saw how life in Grand Rapids has changed over time—from the first inventions of cars and brick streets to thinking about our modern-day cars and buildings. The guide helped us imagine what it was like to live in the city during the Victorian Era. Students especially loved seeing old-fashioned toys, clothes, and tools from the past!

One of the highlights was getting to hear from a volunteer who really was a pharmacist, and seeing how he used to make medicine by hand and hear his stories. Our second graders asked thoughtful questions and were excited to recognize places they’ve seen before—only much, much older!

This field trip helped bring history to life in a fun and interactive way. It sparked great conversations about how things change over time and what stays the same. We’re so proud of how curious and respectful our students were during the tour.

Thank you to the Grand Rapids Public Museum for such a wonderful experience. What a great adventure into the past!

Preschool Learns About Community Helpers

Community Helpers are everywhere!  In Preschool 4 & 5 we spent our year inviting some specific helpers to share knowledge about their role in making our lives safer and more enriched. We are so thankful for the teamwork it takes to make our community a better place–including the teamwork of visiting young school children in order to help them grow! 

This past September preschoolers were treated to a school bus ride around our neighborhood. For many  it was their first experience on a big yellow bus–and the excitement and joy was palpable! Our bus driver was the MVP of the day! October allowed for a preschool walk to Fire Station No. 9 where we were given a tour of not only the station but of an engine as well. The firefighters even stopped traffic for us to cross Plainfield Ave. safely. It was a treat! February brought Dr. Frey, who spoke about dental health as well as Mr. Grady who shared his expertise on the many responsibilities of postal workers. March brought Nurse Synhorst and Dr. Synhorst to teach us about caring for our bodies and April brought Dr. Annie who spoke about caring for our pets. Speaking of pets, Farmer Jennie shared with us all it takes to be a farmer–even bringing in a couple of her chicken friends!  In April we also dove into the science of music with Mark Sala. and this month Brett Hurley was here teaching us about tools and building. We are blessed to have so many wonderful community helpers willing to share their time and talents with ASA preschool and in the Grand Rapids community.  Thank you to them, and to our many unsung hero community helpers right here at All Saints Academy!